Police ask for public's help in urban search
Castlegar RCMP and Search and Rescue are asking for public assistance in a search for 19-year-old Zachary Larsen, who has been missing since Sunday. Anyone willing to join the search is asked to meet at the Search and Rescue command post in Millennium Park at 9 a.m. today. Searchers are asked to please come prepared with...
Ground-breaking for new fire centre
The new $1.9-million Arrow Fire Zone Base will improve the province's response to wildfires, Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater announced during a groundbreaking ceremony today. "Currently, the zone's fire protection officers are in Castlegar, while wildfire crews and equipment are in the town of Brilliant - about a 10-minute...
Castlegar man missing; police ask public for information
Police are still searching for a 19-year-old Castlegar man (pictured here) who was last seen in the early morning hours of June 6, after a night out with friends. Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew said Zachary Larsen was reported missing Monday morning when he didn’t return home or show up at his job “(He) was believed […]
LETTER: We cannot let this issue die
Dear editor, Death is not an option. It is an experience each of us will face one day. How we, or our loved ones, are cared for during that experience has taken a significant turn for the worse as local administrators once again reduce service levels while trying to convince us that adequate care is […]
Castlegar high school student charged with possession of child pornography
A Castlegar high school student will be in court July 21 facing charges relating to the possession of child pornography. Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew said police are not releasing the name of the 18-year-old male at this time, as the investigation is still under way, but says there's no cause for local parents to panic....
Skatejam this Sunday
Friends of the Castlegar Skatepark is proud to be presenting the Castlegar Skateboard Jam on June 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Castlegar Rotary Skatepark. This is event four of the 2010 Kootenay Skateboard Series here in the Kootenays. On the day, spectators will be able to watch some amazing skateboarding with participants...
RCMP: Vandalism incurring high costs
The Castlegar RCMP are investigating three mischief related incidents that occurred over the past two weeks. The culprit(s) have removed various newspapers from local dispensers and dumped them off of the Highway 3 overpass and Kinnaird overpass. This type of act also poses traffic hazards to motorists and pedestrians utilizing...
HE SAID: Sex education a serious matter
As parents, we may not be willing to believe that our babies are having sex, but they are. Whether we accept this fact or not, the hard reality is this: Teenagers are going to have sex! And for many of them it will be sooner than later, this is why sex education in the schools […]
SHE SAID: The dreaded sex talk
There comes a time for every parent when they realize they’ll soon need to have “the talk” with their child (ren). I don’t know what made me think I was exempt, except maybe that I blocked the idea to avoid the sheer horror of it – they say your mind can just delete certain memories, […]
OP/ED: MP decries Israeli attack
NDP MP Alex Atamanenko is calling for an immediate independent investigation into the horrendous attack by Israeli Defence Forces against the Freedom Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. “This deadly assault on peace activists who were providing very much needed aid to the people of Gaza is simply, not acceptable in ...
